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Definition
16 Jul 2024
tensor processing unit (TPU)
A tensor processing unit (TPU) is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) specifically designed to accelerate high-volume mathematical and logical processing tasks typically involved with machine learning (ML) workloads. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
exception handler
An exception handler is code that stipulates what a program will do when an anomalous or exceptional event occurs and disrupts the normal flow of that program's instructions. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2024
Beyond digital transformation hype: What CIOs really think
For many IT leaders, keeping up with tech trends that improve company performance is table stakes. Learn about the realities of digital transformation beyond the hype. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2024
Sustainability ranks low on list of supply chain priorities
Organizations are placing less importance on sustainability efforts in the supply chain, as they try to balance short-term business results with long-term sustainability goals. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 Jul 2024
Risk & Repeat: AT&T's Snowflake database breached
AT&T disclosed a breach in which threat actors compromised the company's Snowflake instance and stole call and text records from 'nearly all' the company's cellular customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2024
How to develop an ECM strategy and roadmap
Deploying an enterprise content management system requires careful forethought. Before implementing an ECM platform, enterprises should follow these steps. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
non-volatile memory (NVM)
Non-volatile memory (NVM) is a type of computer storage medium that retains data even in the absence of a power supply. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Public health messaging aids 988 mental health line awareness
Public health messaging campaigns were successful at boosting 988 mental health crisis line awareness to 67%. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2024
What a cybersecurity analyst does and how to become one
Security analysts play a critical role in defending organizations' sensitive information from cyberattacks. Learn more about the position and how to pursue it. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
AI gateways emerge in response to governance concerns
Enterprise IT investment is pouring into AI, but security and governance remain major stumbling blocks to production. Enter API gateway vendors eager to assist -- and cash in. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2024
10 types of contact centers explained
Contact centers are the front line of communication between the enterprise and customers. But no two facilities are alike, so it's best to know which type fits business goals. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Strategic Defence Review must emphasise cyber security, says industry
Cyber security leaders say the new government's Strategic Defence Review needs to put digital security front and centre Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
contact center burnout
Contact center burnout refers to physical, emotional and mental exhaustion experienced by contact center employees. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Fujitsu analyst gave witness statements when more qualified colleagues refused
Fujitsu employee provided witness statements to courts in cases against subpostmasters despite not understanding the evidence, after qualified IT experts refused Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
healthcare CIO (healthcare chief information officer)
A healthcare CIO (healthcare chief information officer) is an executive at a healthcare organization that oversees the operation of the information technology department and consults with other C-level personnel on technology-related needs and purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Incubator Plexal heads to Singapore for CyberBoost
Cyber startup hub Plexal expands its presence to Singapore through a new initiative, and sets its sights on helping new UK businesses break into the booming Asia-Pacific market Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jul 2024
IT Sustainability: Passive vs Active Gains
In the 20 odd years that I’ve been following developments in ‘Green IT’, the industry narrative hasn’t changed that much. Once you establish that the Earth is hotting up and becoming more polluted, ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
SMEs looking to MSPs to help with AI and security challenges
Firm shares research that reveals top concerns of channel’s customer base and areas where they feel most threatened Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
CMA looks deeper into Microsoft’s AI hirings
Microsoft recently hired two former co-founders of AI specialist Inflection AI, and signed a deal to host the company’s AI model on Azure Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
remote terminal unit (RTU)
A remote terminal unit (RTU) is a microprocessor-based electronic device used in an industrial control system (ICS) to connect hardware to a distributed control system (DCS) or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Sita gains higher altitude for connectivity with Heathrow Airport
Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry wins longest contract extension to date, with UK’s largest and Europe’s busiest airport to bolster network infrastructure services in expansive estate Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jul 2024
Atlassian details developer 'happiness' quotient, workflows should work better
Atlassian CTO Rajeev Rajan kicked off his firm’s developer experience analysis this year by saying that software development teams are, of course, dealing with more complexity than ever. Why is ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Legal, tax and audit professionals look forward to AI efficiency promise
Hundreds of hours a year could be saved through the use of AI in the legal, tax, and risk and compliance fields Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Teradata integrates with DataRobot to aid AI development
The partnership provides the data management and analytics vendor's users with more choice so that they can develop advanced models and applications with their preferred tools. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Telehealth use rose 2.7% nationally in April but fell in 3 US regions
Even as telehealth use fluctuates, telemental healthcare remains popular, with mental health conditions encompassing 69 percent of telehealth claim lines nationally. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
mirror site
A mirror site is a website or set of files on a computer server that has been copied to another computer server so that the site or files are available from more than one place. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2024
10 skills an SDET needs
SDETs need a blend of development and testing skills to be effective, as well as soft skills critical to both disciplines. Learn to develop important skills for this hybrid role. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
JEDEC
JEDEC is a global industry group that develops open standards for microelectronics. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Mediterranean diet improves cardiometabolic health in children
A study analyzing cardiometabolic biomarkers in pediatric patients indicates that Mediterranean diet interventions improve cardiometabolic health. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Druva expands threat hunting tools, services for backup
Threat hunting capabilities baked into the recovery process for Druva are now available as a separate feature for use on demand or as a managed service. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Cloud spend trumps AI but data, security and cost a common headache
Nasuni-sponsored survey finds cloud projects higher on the to do list than AI, but data management, security and cost reduction are common themes in all areas of investment Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Virgin Media O2, EE top GWS UK connectivity experience study
Real-life testing of UK mobile and fixed connectivity services shine light on connectivity experiences as consumers spend nearly third of waking time on their phones Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Massive hyperscaler GenAI spend raises questions on costs
How much will IT buyers be expected to pay, as hyperscalers ramp up investment in AI-powered servers to support GenAI? Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Schneider expands support on datacentre and infrastructure front
Power specialist Schneider adds more certifications for partners as they look to develop areas of expertise Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2024
IOWN explained: Everything you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly investigates the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project, and why the technology it’s aiming to produce could form the future basis of networking Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Labour government begins to dish out digital responsibilities
As the new government begins to settle in, ministers with technology remits begin to emerge as DHSC and others declare which ministers will have digital responsibilities Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Out-of-pocket payment deters telemental healthcare use
New study results imply that if the HDHP exemption enabling predeductible telehealth coverage expires at the end of the year, telemental health use may decline. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Finnish tech sector opposes government’s immigration reforms
The tech sector in Finland fears talent shortage as government introduces stricter immigration policy Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Global pediatric immunization rates stall, threatening public health
The WHO revealed that childhood immunization rates stalled in 2023, leaving many infants in countries with low vaccine coverage. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
white box server
A white box server is a data center computer that is not manufactured by a well-known name-brand vendor. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
supervisor call (SVC)
In computers, especially IBM mainframes, a supervisor call (SVC) instruction is a processor instruction that directs the processor to pass control of the computer to the operating system's supervisor program. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
J.D. Vance is a Silicon Valley insider and tech policy critic
J.D. Vance's tech policy is likely to focus on bolstering competition with China while addressing perceived political biases amid big tech platforms like Google and Meta. Continue Reading
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Video
15 Jul 2024
How to print any star pattern in Python -- or Mojo
Mojo is a superset of Python. What does that mean? For one, printing a Python star pattern looks a lot like solving a Mojo star pattern. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Judge allows AI lawsuit against Workday to proceed
A court partially allows a lawsuit against Workday to advance, raising questions about AI's role in hiring. The case may set precedent for applying discrimination laws to AI tools. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2024
search operator
A search operator -- sometimes referred to as a search parameter -- is a character or string of characters used in a search engine query to narrow the focus of the search. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
AI readiness requires buy-in, technology and good governance
With interest in natural language processing, predictive analytics and other augmented intelligence rises, more than tooling is needed for enterprises to properly prepare. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jul 2024
How network data models work with automation
Network data models can help network engineers with their automation strategies, thanks to the essential data they store about physical components, security and QoS. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Managing unstructured data to boost performance, lower costs
Is unmanaged, unstructured data clogging up your primary storage? Get control of this costly, performance-sapping situation and start managing unstructured data cost-effectively. Continue Reading
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Video
15 Jul 2024
REST vs RESTful API: What's the difference?
Are your APIs RESTful? The only way to know is to fully understand what REST is. Here's how REST and RESTful APIs work together. Continue Reading
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Video
15 Jul 2024
An explanation of GPT-4o
GPT-4o is a multimodal large language model developed by OpenAI. Continue Reading
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Video
15 Jul 2024
An explanation of CIA triad
In information security CIA stands for confidentiality, integrity and availability. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Experts weigh in on Snowflake database MFA features
In response to a wave of recent attacks on customers, Snowflake introduces new authentication offerings that enable administrators to require MFA for all user accounts. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2024
WebSocket
WebSocket is a communications protocol that enables two endpoints -- typically a client and a server -- to establish a persistent, bidirectional, full duplex TCP connection between them. Continue Reading
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Video
15 Jul 2024
Data protection vs. data privacy vs. data security explained
Data protection, privacy and security all play critical roles in effective data management. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
NIH grant to fund depression chatbot for Black patients
Learn how an existing AI chatbot for antidepressant recommendation will be validated for use in Black patients with funding from the NIH's AIM-AHEAD program. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Jul 2024
Advocating for SDOH data standards to support health equity
Healthcare stakeholders have successfully advocated for updated race and ethnicity data standards, but more work is needed to ensure inclusive data collection for health equity. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2024
employee churn
Employee churn is the overall turnover in an organization's staff as existing employees leave and new ones are hired. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
NHS Trusts cancelled over 6,000 appointments after Qilin cyber attack
The two NHS Trusts most heavily impacted by the Qilin ransomware attack on pathology services provider Synnovis have cancelled over 6,000 appointments and procedures in the past five weeks Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Defining the digital determinants of health
Digital determinants of health (DDOH) are related to health IT and influence an individual's ability to access healthcare. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
15 Jul 2024
Manage Microsoft 365 users and groups with Azure Functions
This Microsoft service performs large-scale admin jobs and also automatically reacts to certain conditions to execute predefined tasks with speed and consistency. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Fostering health AI development with confidential computing
Can confidential computing streamline clinical algorithm development by providing a secure collaborative environment for data stewards and AI developers? Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Ericsson, Oppo ink global patent cross-licence agreement
Global comms tech firm teams with leading Asian smartphone provider on multi-year global cross licence covering cellular technology, including business cooperation on 5G-related projects such as device testing and customer engagements Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Reducing screen time improves pediatric mental health
Reducing screen media consumption for just two weeks improved internalizing symptoms and prosocial behavior. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2024
Vblock (VCE Vblock)
Vblock (VCE Vblock) is a family of converged infrastructure (CI) systems from Dell EMC that integrate advanced compute, network and storage technologies from three industry leaders: VMware, Cisco and Dell EMC. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2024
What is an intrusion detection system (IDS)?
An intrusion detection system monitors (IDS) network traffic for suspicious activity and sends alerts when such activity is discovered. Continue Reading
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Podcast
15 Jul 2024
AWS GenAI strategy based on multimodel ecosystem plus Q
While offering its own large language models and AI chips, the tech giant gives customers access to other vendors' generative models, including open models. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Telecom Egypt makes nation’s 5G first
Tech provider announces partnership with leading Egyptian telco to bring 5G technology to the country for first time, aiming to revolutionise its comms landscape Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Schools hit with cost hike as free Microsoft licences end
The A1 Plus academic licence, which gave teachers and pupils access to the Microsoft productivity suite, stops in August Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Channel moves: Who's gone where?
Moves this week across the industry at Sota, OneTrust, Qumulo, Tollring and Object First Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
DACH education ‘ready for AI’ as parents call for next phase of innovation
A rallying cry for digital intervention in the sector across the DACH region could set the tone for a continental shift towards more dynamic and intuitive learning in the years to come Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
WHO launches digital health collaboration network
The World Health Organisation’s network, which includes 53 member states alongside data and digital health partners, will tackle digital transformation issues in healthcare Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Cloud repatriation: What it is and when you can benefit
We look at the growing trend of cloud repatriation, why organisations repatriate data, the pros and cons, who can most benefit, and how to decide which data to move Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
How Snowflake is tackling AI challenges
Snowflake’s regional leader Sanjay Deshmukh outlines how the company is helping customers to tackle the security, skills and cost challenges of AI implementations Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
CMS shares Medicaid, CHIP data on children with ASD, autism
CMS found that half of the children with these conditions in public payer programs were diagnosed early, which could positively impact outcomes. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Jul 2024
Deploying a collaborative telemental healthcare model in Oklahoma
A telehealth platform is connecting community behavioral health centers and law enforcement in Oklahoma to expand much-needed mental healthcare access. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jul 2024
OpenELA automates rapid access to enterprise Linux
Which Linux should I use? More specifically, developers using enterprise Linux in fast-moving compute and analytics environments will want to know which version of major distros from Red Hat, SuSE, ... Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2024
Civil servant said subpostmasters’ threat of legal action was ‘sabre-rattling’
Post Office scandal public inquiry hears damning evidence capping off a bad week for the reputation of high-profile civil servants Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2024
Understanding the role of 4D printing in the healthcare industry
Adding to the evolution of 3D printing, 4D printing provides an additional tool for enhancing healthcare outcomes. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jul 2024
6 tips to plan a digital transformation budget
Formulating budgets for digital transformation projects is fraught with complexities, expectations and unknowns that differentiate it from traditional IT and business planning. Continue Reading
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Video
12 Jul 2024
An explanation of Trojan horse
Trojan horses are a type of malware that can take control of your computer and even access your camera. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Jul 2024
Using generics in Typescript: An in-depth tutorial
Generic variables give the TypeScript language versatility and compile-time type safety that put it on par with Java, C# and C++. These examples show how to use TypeScript generics. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2024
What is an automatic transfer switch?
An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a device that automatically transfers a power supply from its primary source to a backup source when it senses a failure or outage in the primary source. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2024
SSD caching
SSD caching, also known as 'flash caching' or 'flash memory caching,' is the temporary storage of frequently-accessed data on NAND flash memory chips in a solid-state drive (SSD) to improve the drive's input/output (I/O) performance and allow data requests to be met with improved speed. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2024
Why does data privacy matter in marketing?
Marketers frequently use customer data for their strategies. They must properly secure that information, so they comply with privacy laws and customers trust the business. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Businesses left in legal limbo with FTC noncompete ban
Employers need to start planning for compliance with the FTC noncompete ban, effective Sept. 4, despite uncertainty around whether the rule will hold up in court. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Jul 2024
Deploy a Redis Cluster on Kubernetes
Redis is a powerful platform with many use cases. Follow this tutorial to run Redis on Kubernetes to simplify deployments and increase reliability and performance. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Tableau launches generative AI assistant, updates platform
The longtime analytics vendor made a Copilot for data preparation generally available with similar tools for data cataloging and dashboard development and analysis expected soon. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
AT&T breach affects 'nearly all' customers' call, text records
Fallout from the attacks on Snowflake customers continues as AT&T is the latest victim organization to disclose a data breach stemming from a compromised cloud instance. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Humans in the loop won't prevent AI disasters, experts say
National Academies workshops reveal skepticism that humans in the loop could prevent an AI mishap. Experts highlight human flaws and AI's disarming nature as concerns. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Microsoft rolls out further partner incentives and support
Vendor uses inaugural digital event to outline where it’s hoping partners will focus and how it will support those efforts Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Brembo invests in connected mobility startup Spoke Safety
Provider of digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road ecosystem joins portfolio of braking systems firm to strengthen expertise in software and cloud connectivity Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
AT&T loses ‘nearly all’ phone records in Snowflake breach
Hackers have stolen records of virtually every call made by AT&T's customers during a six-month period in 2022, after compromising the US telco's Snowflake data environment Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2024
Linux Secure Boot
Linux Secure Boot is a Hyper-V feature that Microsoft introduced in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. The feature allows specific Linux distributions to boot properly when running in Hyper-V generation 2 virtual machines. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Jul 2024
Windows Server backup to the cloud: A step-by-step guide
Backups are critical when using Windows Server. While third-party cloud vendors offer protection, Windows Server admins can back up to Azure using only native Microsoft tools. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
BBC votes for multi-network IoT SIMs in general election
Britain’s national broadcaster tapped mobile communications provider to enable streaming of UK general election counts Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2024
The human side of the industrial metaverse
As the metaverse evolves, could workers get lost in the process of implementing advanced simulations, automated operations and increasing connectivity between systems? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2024
MOSK, Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes
Aiming to provide a lower cost and open source alternative to VMware, that optimises performance and automates workload distribution, “strategic infrastructure” company Mirantis has released ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Public awareness of ID security grows, but big obstacles remain
Consumers are improving their awareness of the issues around digital identity security, but there are still some big issues preventing many from doing better, according to an Okta report Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2024
Updating agriculture: Can data analysis save farming?
Modern agriculture is experiencing challenges due to increased costs and environmental disruption. Could data analysis help farmers overcome these issues? Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2024
Autonomous trucking industry in fast lane
Research reveals that autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers breaking records - but pain points need to be addressed to ensure commercialisation Continue Reading